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No. 4 Texas Beach Volleyball Sweeps Ranked Foes at Death Volley Invitational
Longhorns earn decisive victories over No. 12 LSU and No. 10 Arizona State to improve to 12-4 on the season.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:23am
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The No. 4 ranked Texas Beach Volleyball team showcased its strength this weekend, sweeping both No. 12 LSU and No. 10 Arizona State at the Death Volley Invitational in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Longhorns now boast an impressive 12-4 overall record, including an 11-4 mark against ranked opponents.
Why it matters
Texas's dominant performance at the Death Volley Invitational highlights the team's depth, strategic pairings, and ability to adapt to different opponents and conditions. This success is part of a broader trend in college beach volleyball, where teams are increasingly focused on optimizing player combinations to maximize their competitive edge.
The details
The match against LSU was clinched by the duo of Emma Grace Robertson and Lily Davis, who earned a 21-17, 21-16 victory on Court 2. Devin Kahahawai made her season debut alongside Chloe Charles on Court 3 against LSU, contributing to the Longhorns' success with a 21-17, 21-14, 11-15 win. Against Arizona State, Macey Butler and Devin Kahahawai clinched the dual on Court 3 with a hard-fought 19-21, 21-13, 15-13 victory.
- The Longhorns will continue competing at the Death Volley Invitational on Saturday, March 21, facing No. 16 Grand Canyon at 10:30 a.m. CT and No. 9 California at 3 p.m. CT.
The players
Emma Grace Robertson
A member of the Texas Beach Volleyball team who, along with Lily Davis, clinched the match against LSU.
Lily Davis
A member of the Texas Beach Volleyball team who, along with Emma Grace Robertson, clinched the match against LSU.
Devin Kahahawai
A member of the Texas Beach Volleyball team who made her season debut and contributed to the team's success against both LSU and Arizona State.
Chloe Charles
A member of the Texas Beach Volleyball team who partnered with Devin Kahahawai on Court 3 against LSU.
Macey Butler
A member of the Texas Beach Volleyball team who, along with Devin Kahahawai, clinched the dual against Arizona State.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
Texas's strategic approach to player pairings and adaptability to different opponents and conditions has been a key factor in their success this season. This trend of data-driven pairing strategies is becoming increasingly common across college beach volleyball, as teams seek to maximize their competitive edge.
